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The Stonehenge School

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personMrs Carole Dean

location_onAmesbury, SP4 7PW

language Visit Website phone 1980623407

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,019

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Attainment 8

37.4

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GCSE Rank

#24 in Wiltshire

#2,845 of 3,216 nationally

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The Stonehenge School is a Community school secondary school in Amesbury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Stonehenge School is a community school in Amesbury, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,079 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4, placing the school #24 in Wiltshire and #2,845 of 3,216 nationally. 26.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

26.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.9%

Entering EBacc9.00%

EBacc APS2.98

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.00%

EBacc APS3.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.23

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.45

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.47

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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04 April 2017

Inspection Report

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23 January 2014

Inspection Report

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09 February 2011

Inspection Report

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14 May 2009

Inspection Report

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12 February 2008

Inspection Report

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09 February 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-04-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-23

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Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-02-09

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,079 pupils. During this period, there were 57 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,079	57	5.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,088	48	4.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,064	48	4.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,062	51	4.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,064	59	5.5%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,011	59	5.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,019	44	4.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,017	42	4.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	952	20	2.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	969	24	2.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	967	27	2.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	920	17	1.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	920	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	918	34	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	831	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	831	12	1.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	831	25	3.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	752	13	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	754	21	2.8%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	752	27	3.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	696	23	3.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	692	19	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	701	25	3.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	642	13	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	638	34	5.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	630	27	4.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 47 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 17 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

25.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

30.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree15%

disagree30%

strongly disagree45%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree5%

agree5%

disagree50%

strongly disagree40%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree5%

agree5%

disagree5%

strongly disagree75%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes65%

no35%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

agree15%

disagree46%

strongly disagree38%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree10%

agree25%

disagree20%

strongly disagree35%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree15%

disagree40%

strongly disagree30%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree5%

agree30%

disagree25%

strongly disagree40%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree50%

disagree20%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree10%

agree15%

disagree15%

strongly disagree60%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes25%

no75%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St John's Marlborough

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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy